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Jessie
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Xhosa
Hi :) I am a certified and experienced teacher with over 13 000 lessons on italki.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Xhosa
Hi :) I am a certified and experienced teacher with over 13 000 lessons on italki.
From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (05:04 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 2, 2013Interest topicFilms & TV SeriesTravelFoodEnvironment & NaturePets & Animals
Hi there,
I'm a native English speaker from South Africa. I've been teaching English online since 2012. I can help with grammar, vocabulary, and exam prep, but I also enjoy just having conversations and asking questions. I'm a very curious person, so I am happy to talk about almost any topic.
I grew up in South Africa, where there are 11 official languages, so I know how to deal with different cultures and languages.
In my free time, I like hiking, cycling, gardening, doing yoga, surfing, and reading. Let's have a chat and explore new topics together! 😊Me as a Teacher
I like to customize my sessions based on what my students need, and I use online materials instead of relying on a set textbook. During our conversations, I'll gently provide corrections, both spoken and written, without disrupting the natural flow of our discussion. This way, learning feels more comfortable and fluid.My lessons & teaching style
*Informal Tutoring:
Conversation practice (helpful for improving confidence and fluency) with corrections and feedback on areas such as; grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
Materials: articles or videos.
*Exam preparation:
Focus on speaking and writing which includes samples of exam questions and detailed feedback and suggestions on how to improve.
*Grammar:
These sessions are to work on specific grammar structures such as; articles, conditionals, prepositions, verb tenses and word order.
*Vocabulary:
We can work on specific vocabulary such as descriptive language, idioms or phrasal verbs.
*Business Language:
We can get you feeling confident in business settings.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Work Experience
2012 - 2015
ESL teacher, Writing corrector and Quality Assesor Education First/ English Town
Education
2009 - 2012
Bachelor's - Media, Communication & Culture
Certificates
120 HOUR TEFL i-to-i 2012I have completed my 120 hour training in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
This includes modules on: Classroom management, Teaching Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Giving Feedback and Learning New Language.
Certificate uploaded
5.0
Rating
1,145
Students
13.9k
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
502 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
General Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation Practice6,918 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 6% off
Grammar lessons
A1 - C2General1,398 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Package with 5% off
FCE, CAE, IELTS & TOEFLexam preparation
A1 - C2Test Preparation2,817 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 6% off
Writing corrections & Feedback
A1 - C2General164 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Comprehension practice (reading and listening)
A1 - C2General1,180 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Package with 5% off
Vocabulary
A1 - C2General894 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Quiz (14)
1,647 Reviews
Simon Künzli
114 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Whatever I come up with, you are always capable to explain every detail accurately and with great educational patience. You tailor each lesson meticulously and if necessary spontaneously to me need. Your skills as a teacher impresses me in every class. Thanks for being my teacher for years and dozens of hours
Aug 9, 2023
gerhard
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My one-on-one English class with Jessie was simply amazing! Her expertise and personalized approach made every session valuable. She explained grammar and vocabulary with clarity, boosting my understanding. Jessie's warm and supportive environment encouraged my growth. Her dedication and creative activities enhanced my proficiency. I highly recommend Jessie as an exceptional one-on-one English teacher. Thank you, Jessie, for the incredible learning experience!
Jun 9, 2023
Dominique
248 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I took a lot of lessons (more than 100) and I had many teachers (more than 15) and I can tell that Jessie is one of my favorite teachers.
Why? Because she is very attentive, she always gives me the floor when I want to speak. She speaks but not too much (some teachers are too talkative!)And what I prefer she asks me a lot of questions.
We had many discussions about different topics (travelling, dating on line, tourism, South Africa…) and it was always interesting.
Thank you SUPER Jessie.
May 2, 2017
Simon Künzli
114 English lessons
Impressive how Jessy is able to explain even slight nuances between interchangeable expressions. Absolutely stunning!
Nov 1, 2023
Beto
22 English lessons
Always amazing! All classes with Jessie are suitable for my goals. I started classes few months ago and the diference is big, I`m improving my english knownledge.
Thank you Jessie
Oct 24, 2023
Maria
3 English lessons
Thank you for an informative conversation lesson, going over interesting topics. Great lesson with grammatical corrections when needed, explanation, discussion, and attentiveness.
Oct 13, 2023
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